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Each year, the IBM Beacon Awards recognize IBM Business Partners who have raised
the standard for delivering innovative solutions and exemplary client
satisfaction. They highlight innovation and achievement across a wide-range of solutions and markets that support the Smarter
Planet initiative. And of course, the winning solutions must demonstrate a high level of client value by
addressing real business issues.

The PartnerWorld Leadership Conference is all about business leadership, so what better place to recognize the Beacon Award winners? Here's a look at the 2012 IBM Beacon Award winners announced at the conference, which runs through March 1, 2012.